Baseball Shots Of The Week – July 8, 2013

Boston entered the holiday weekend with the league's largest division lead. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Red Sox announced that reliever Andrew Miller will need foot surgery, and will likely miss the remainder of the season.

Pittsburgh Pirates (51-30)

Pittsburgh and St. Louis are tough to separate at this point. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Pirates will have four players represent the team: Pedro Alvarez, Jason Grilli, Jeff Locke and Andrew McCutchen. The four players is the most since 1981.

St. Louis Cardinals (49-32)

So ranking them back-to-back is the logical answer. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Cardinals have five players named to the National League roster for the 2013 All-Star game, Carlos Beltran Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter, Allen Craig and Adam Wainwright.

Oakland Athletics (52-37)

Oakland's only played .500 ball on the road, but they've been fantastic at home. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

If Bartolo Colon decides not to participate in the All-Star game, the A's are hoping Grant Balfour is named as his replacement.

Texas Rangers (51-37)

The Rangers have to be considered a serious threat to nab Matt Garza. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Adrian Beltre hit two home runs against the Mariners on the Fourth of July. The two home runs sent him past Joe DiMaggio for 75th all-time with 362 career home runs.

Atlanta Braves (50-38)

Atlanta has a decision to make regarding its rotation as Brandon Beachy nears his return. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Braves catcher Brian McCann has been named National League Co-Player of the Week along with Reds right-hander Homer Bailey.

Cincinnati Reds (50-38)

The Reds have gained some ground on the Cardinals lately. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Reds' pitcher Mat Latos struck out 11 M's and drove in two runs as the Reds beat the Mariners 13-4.

Baltimore Orioles (49-40)

Scott Feldman is not a difference maker. He is a decent starter, however. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Four Orioles will be traveling up to New York to play in this year's All-Star game, Adam Jones, Chris Davis, J.J. Hardy and Manny Machado will play for A.L.

Tampa Bay Rays (49-40)

The Rays took advantage of an easy schedule this week, taking three of four from Houston and sweeping the White Sox. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

David Price threw a complete-game in just his second outing back from the DL to lead the Rays to a 3-1 victory over the White Sox.

Detroit Tigers (48-39)

Maybe Detroit just needed a few near-tussles to get back in shape. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Prince Fielder will look to defend his title as he will return to the Home Run Derby at this year's All-Star game at Citi Field.

New York Yankees (48-40)

With Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter on the way back the Yankees just need to hold things together with a shoddy left side of the infield for a little longer. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

The Yankees were looking to complete their second straight sweep in the week, and leading 1-0 over the O's, Mariano entered to close out the game but gave up a two-run home run which was enough to end the Yankees winning streak.

Arizona Diamondbacks (47-41)

Besides the home runs, Randall Delgado has been impressive. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin suffered his first defeat of the season as Arizona lost 9-1 to the Mets at Citi Field.

Washington Nationals (46-42)

The Nationals are on the rise. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The Nationals' Bryce Harper was voted a starter at the 2013 All-Star Game, and he will also compete in the Home Run Derby.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (43-45)

Josh Hamilton's recent surge has helped the Angels push closer to being back in the race. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Angels lost 12-2 to the Cardinals on the Fourth of July and snapped their seven game winning streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers (42-45)

Don't look now but the Dodgers are playing good ball and Carl Crawford is back. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)